Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 12 People

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A dozen people were indicted during Tuesday’s monthly session of the Russell County Grand Jury.

According to circuit court records, those indicted include:

  • Bradley Hicks of Russell Springs, charged with theft of a firearm, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and being a persistent felony offender.
  • Victoria Wilson of Russell Springs was indicted for possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana.
  • Jeff Cheatham of Bradfordville faces charges of DUI, improper equipment, and possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
  • James Whitaker of Columbia and Judy Walters of Russell Springs were each indicted for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
  • Joshua Foley of Columbia was charged with possession of methamphetamine and having no operator’s license.
  • Steven Cortie of Knifley was indicted for possession of methamphetamine, having no insurance, and failure to produce an insurance card.
  • Dagan Hatter of Russell Springs faces two counts of trafficking in controlled substances involving methamphetamine and psilocybin mushrooms, along with possession of drug paraphernalia and being a persistent felony offender.
  • Christopher Hatchell of Louisville was indicted on three counts of first-degree bail jumping.
  • Garry Myers of Jamestown faces charges of criminal mischief, theft of an automobile, fourth-degree assault, terroristic threatening, menacing, and being a persistent felony offender.
  • Adam Aaron of Russell Springs was indicted for possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, speeding, failure to have his license in his possession, failure to produce an insurance card, and having no registration receipt.
  • Charles Farmer of Jamestown faces charges of fleeing or evading police, DUI, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, having a prescription controlled substance outside its proper container, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, failure to wear a seat belt, reckless driving, and improper equipment.

An indictment is a legal accusation and does not imply guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.